White House ballroom security upgrades become Democratic target
Democrats plan a procedural challenge to a $1 billion provision funding White House security and a new ballroom.
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Democrats scramble as Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner faces sexual assault allegation
Democrats across the U.S. are withdrawing support from Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after an allegation of sexual assault. Platner, who denies the accusation, has not resigned but is considering his next steps.
US says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe
US Trade Representative says the Trump administration is proposing tariffs of 10% or more for trading partners after a forced labor probe.
Evacuations lifted, forward progress halted on brush fire near Harbison Canyon
People in the area from Red Gum Road east to Tavern Road had been ordered to evacuate.
Paul Pelosi charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run over collision with parked car in California
He is scheduled to appear in court on August 14.
B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff at US military base in Southern California
There was no immediate information on whether anyone was hurt.
Senators from both parties question OpenAI on breach of AI startup Hugging Face
Questions about the future of artificial intelligence come as Congress has long been reluctant to regulate the technology industry.
Chula Vista patrol car struck by suspected DUI driver
A suspected DUI driver in a sedan went through a red light shortly before 2 a.m. and struck a police cruiser, police said. The officer and the driver and passenger in the sedan were hospitalized.
Michael Smolens: Mission Bay is the latest chapter in public restroom controversies
Inadequate public toilets have raised concerns and contributed to health problems in the past.
Records reveal safety complaints, poor maintenance at site of deadly Washington pulp mill disaster
A pulp mill in Longview, Washington, where 11 workers died after a chemical tank collapsed in May had a history of safety complaints, poor maintenance and discharges of toxic chemicals.